A Private's Affair (20th Century Fox) (1959)

ATTENTION ... An old soldier sternly talks to three brand new ones, (I. to r.) Gary Crosby, Sal Mineo and Barry Coe, in this hilarious scene from the Twentieth Century-Fox laugh riot, “A Private’s Affair,” now at the ..... Theatre. Also starring Christine Carere, Barbara Eden anc Terry Moore, the film spoofs the adventures of the misfit three. Column Items: Title of finale song in “A Private’s Affair” at Twentieth Century-Fox is “36-24-86” and, of course, they refer to the measurements of Miss Christine Carere, in the feminine lead. Tunesmiths Jimmy McHugh, Jay Livingston and Ray Evans were inspired to write the song after ‘an accidental meeting with Miss Carere. “I don’t know how I ‘happened to think of it,” says ‘Evans, the lyricist of the team, with a perfectly straight face. “We'd planned to do something about eyes or lips.” —O— Young Barry Coe, who received instructions in cinematic osculation from Clark Gable iduring a romantic sequence with ‘Carro] Baker in another film, collected a set of stills from his torrid kissing scenes with Christine Carere in “A Private’s Affair” at Twentieth Century-Fox and sent them to Gable, vacationing in Palm Springs. “And mow do I get my Ph.D.?” Coe scrawled across the most exciting of the photographs. —O— Director Raoul Walsh’s horse, ‘Bounty Bay, had lost another race and he was sounding off to ‘Sal Mineo, Barry Coe and Gary Crosby on the “A Private’s Affair” set at Twentieth CenturyFox. “The trouble is,’ Walsh declaimed, “that jockeys don’t listen. This horse has to be held back and then make his move in Mat 2/4 the stretch. But I can’t find rider who will do it. Jockeys az a funny breed. They’re like . . they’re like .. .” Walsh grope for a comparison. “Actors? suggested Crosby. “How vei apt,” smiled the director. sha teae The Department of Defen which has granted Twentie Century-Fox “full cooperatic in the production of “A Priva‘ Affair,” balked when Direc Raoul Walsh wanted to di “Marquis and Family,” a cl panzee act, in Army unifo1 “But we have a _ precede howled Walsh, pointing at «is three leads, Sal Mineo, Barry Coe and Gary Crosby, all wear v) ing Army uniforms. —_QO—. Ken Scott and Robert Montgomery, Jr., are in supporting roles in “A Private’s Affair,” for Twentieth Century-Fox. Scott, recently featured in “Woman Obsessed” and “This Earth Is Mine,” has the pivotal role of “Set. Tevlin” in “A Private’s Affair.” He is skipper of a recruit platoon containing such spirited young men as Barry Coe, Sal Mineo and Gary Crosby and is responsible for some of the problems that develop. Young Montgomery is just breaking into films and only recently played his first film part in “Say One For Me.” In the new role he is the homesick member of the platoon of recruits. s Darling Barbara Eden, one of the stars of the Twentieth Century-Fox | television series for National Telefilm Associates, “How To Marry A Millionaire” has long been a favorite to the TV public. While this is not her first motion picture, it most certainly is her romantic debut, and with a costar of the magnitude of Gary Crosby too. The insane antics of three new recruits in “A Private’s Affair”, played by Gary, Sal Mineo and Barry Coe, form the basis for the laugh riot of the year. The girls for these fellas are Christine Carere, well-known French pastry, Terry Moore and of course, Barbara Eden. Made with the complete cooperation of the United States Army, “A Private’s Affair” is sure to guarantee many new enlistees. Who wouldn’t want to be part of that outfit ? Story, Combine to Top Entertainment smaScope, De Luxe Color production which stars the ‘local premiere on....at the.... Theatre. The spoof ic effects upon the whole U.S. Army command, right 9 be an attractive woman), stars Sal Mineo, Christine as a Steve Allen-Ed-Sullivan type of TV master of and Ray Evans. ie musi-comedy opens in an ern training camp where 20 (a jive-talking musician), (a college man) and Crosby r to a Texas fortune) meet. n, all three are buddies, and | rouble with their sergeant. .t a dance, they meet, and pair with the three girls, Christine sutiful French star Christine ere stars in “A Private’s Af.’ now at the.... Theatre. was last seen in Twentieth tury-Fox’s “Mardi Gras” and Certain Smile.” Mat 1A Barry A Star Barry Coe becomes a star in “A Private’s Affair”. Although Barry has seen action in a multitude of Twentieth Century-Fox films since his startling debut in Jerry Wald’s provocative “Peyton Place”, this is the youngster’s first really romantic role. French cutie Christine Carere and Barry team up in a barrage of laughs and love, with Gary Crosby, Terry Moore, Sal Mineo and Barbara Eden. “A Private’s Affair” is a major general salute to the youngsters and oldsters alike. One of the rising group of new talent at the studio, the mail room (which is the best way of measuring a new star’s popularity) reports that the stacks of Barry’s fan mail are growing every day. A bright future is predicted for Barry Coe. Sal Mineo’s drums were banned from “A Private’s Affair,” next attraction at the . set at Twentieth Century-Fox. Mineo brought them to the set | to practice for his next assignment, the title role in ‘“‘The Gene Krupa Story,” biopic on the famous drummer. But Director Raoul Walsh banned them. “It was bad enough that nobody could hear instructions or anything else that was said on the set,” explained Walsh, “but | when the actors began delivering their lines with a. beat, those drums had to go.” Mineo said he could understand Walsh’s decision. In fact he has used drum solos to end parties in his own house. “After a few ruffles everybody seems to find urgent business somewhere else,” Mineo says. “It’s a trick I learned from Perry Como.” a. Lheatre; | Carere (a bookish friend of Mineo’s who comes to visit him and is drawn to Coe), Barbara Eden (a WAC who takes up with Crosby after his dates, the entire Copa chorus line stands him up) and Terry Moore (an old friend of Coe’s who goes for Mineo). At the same time, Backus hears a tape recording of a song the three did and asks that they be allowed to perform on a special TV spectacular he is going to do. The Army agrees, but Coe comes down with laryngitis and, while he is confined to the infirmary, is accidentally married to the visiting Secretary of the Army, Jessie Royce Landis, who has actually agreed to marry a dying Dutchman so that his child may be allowed to remain in America and not sent back to Holland as an orphan (her mother killed and her father having been in an accident near the camp). Somehow, she is married to the silently protesting Coe. Hilarious Mixup When Coe regains his voice, he tells the Army authorities what has happened, and he is committed for mental treatment. The resulting mixup makes for one of the zaniest comedies ever to come out of Hollywood, and before the mixup is straightened out and the three boys are able to sing their song over a national TV hookup and win the girls, some of the funniest scenes ever filmed happen. In addition to the starring cast, “A Private’s Affair’ features a sparkling supporting cast: Robert Burton, Alan Hewitt, Robert Denver and Tige Andrews. Also, Robert Montgomery, Jr., son of the famous film-TV star, makes an appearance as a member of the basic training platoon into which the boys are thrown. The dances were staged by Alex Romero and the music was conducted by Cyril J. Mockridge. This is entertainment for the family. Bring your friends and | neighbors to see color by DeLuxe, singing, dancing, laughter, tears and happiness. The art form of motion pictures was created to bring divertissment and joy. “A Private’s Affair” is a shining example of healthy, clean fun. The stars of the film are the epitome of American youth. All in all, “A Private’s Affair” comes through as perfect, not-to-be-missed summer entertainment. Making his film debut is a budding young actor, name of Robert Montgomery Jr. If you’re thinking he’s who you think he is.. you’re right. See if you can recognize him. Sal Mineo and Terry Moore, starring in Twentieth Century-Fox’s CinemaScope, De Luxe Color production of “A Private’s Affair,” opening ....at the.... Theatre, form one third of the love interest in the hilarious farce about draftees and their problems in love and with the Army. Mat 2C Barry Coe, handsome new star, and French beauty, Christine Carere, form the principal love interest in Twentieth Century-Fox’s “A Private’s Affair,” which opened ....at the.... Theatre. The mirthful film tells of the misadventures of three new soldiers and their girl friends. Mat 2B Gary Crosby, son of Bing Crosby, and beautiful TV actress Barbara Eden, are together as a love duet in “A Private’s Affair,” Twentieth Century-Fox laugh riot currently at the.... Theatre. The film tells of the insane antics of three citizen soldiers. Mat 2D